Andrew Walters had a standout game with 38 saves, and Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U beat San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U 2-1.

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 14 penalty minutes.

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U was led by Daniel Staffen, who racked up one goal. Staffen scored 14:09 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U.

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U to score on any of its six power plays. Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U averages 4.4 goals per game.

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U also got a goal from Anthony Franks as well. In addition, Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U received assists from Joseph Randazzo, who had one.

San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U was held below its usual level of production. San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U puts an average of 3.9 pucks into the net per game. San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U's offense rang up 39 shots on Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U's net.

San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U was led by Jackson DeWitt, who scored the team's only goal. DeWitt scored 15:33 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Carson Kelley picked up the assist.

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U registered one goal on four power play opportunities. Geoffrey Grimm recorded 25 saves for San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U. San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.